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FDA Has Started Inspecting U.S. Importers for FSVP Compliance, Registrar Corp Reports


HAMPTON, Va., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As of May 30, 2017, most U.S. importers of food and beverages are required to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) rule.  Registrar Corp is aware that importers have begun receiving emails from FDA with the subject line: "FSVP Inspection Requirements, Handouts & Law." This email informs importers of an upcoming FDA inspection to examine their compliance with FSVP requirements.  In light of these recent events, Registrar Corp is providing importers with pertinent information to be prepared for a possible FSVP inspection.

What is a FSVP?

The FSVP rule requires importers to designate a "Qualified Individual," defined by FDA as an individual possessing the education, training, or experience necessary to fulfill the requirements of the FSVP rule, to develop and implement the FSVP program. FSVPs require several components:

What Does a FSVP Inspection Look Like?

According to an interview with Sharon Mayl at FDA, FSVP inspections are not to be confused with traditional food facility inspections and are largely based on the review of records.  The inspector may also look for evidence that FSVP procedures are followed between the importer and supplier for the food items in question and that the importer is documenting appropriate analyses and verification activities, reviewed by a Qualified Individual. Mayl commented that most FSVP inspections will take place at the importer's place of business.

Registrar Corp's Regulatory Specialists are Qualified Individuals and can assist in developing appropriate FSVPs for your food items.  Additionally, Registrar Corp's FDA Compliance Monitor can monitor suppliers' compliance history as required under the rule and can serve as proof of compliance during a FDA FSVP inspection.

Registrar Corp assists food and beverage companies with FDA compliance.  For more information on FSVP requirements, call +1-757-224-0177 or chat with a Regulatory Advisor 24-hours a day at www.registrarcorp.com/livehelp.

Media Contact:  David Lennarz, Vice President at Registrar Corp, +1-757-224-0177, [email protected]

SOURCE Registrar Corp



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